Lifeguard - Oakwood - Summer 2025

Midwest Pool Management; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pool management is seeking enthusiastic lifeguards for the upcoming summer season. This role involves ensuring the safety of patrons, maintaining a clean environment, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong swimming skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to professionalism. Join a fun and rewarding team environment where you can make a difference in the community while enjoying the summer sun. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply and be a part of an award-winning team dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years or older and have lifeguard certification.
• Ability to perform rescues and promote safety at the pool.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by preventing accidents and performing rescues.
• Maintain cleanliness of pools and surrounding facilities.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Customer Service

Swimming

Professionalism

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Lifeguard

Midwest Pool Management - Kansas City is hiring lifeguards for the 2025 summer season. MPM-KC manages swimming pools all over the Kansas City metro area, offering tons of fun for the citizens of the KC area, clients we serve, and the employees we take care of. Below is a list of requirements to join our award-winning team at MPM-KC:

1. All applicants must be 15 years of age or older by the date of their lifeguard certification class.
2. Keep the pool safe. The first, and most important, responsibility of all lifeguards is to promote safety by preventing accidents, as well as having the confidence and ability to perform a rescue when necessary.
   1. Complete requirements for the StarGuard Training Program (or equivalent).
   2. Recognize areas of potential danger and take steps to reduce risk.
   3. Be proactive in scanning and attitude.
3. Be Professional. You represent Midwest Pool Management as well as the facility you are working at. We expect you to always present yourself in a professional manner, through both your appearance and attitude. A good work ethic is an important quality, one which all employers expect. All staff members must wear the required Company uniform while on duty, which includes, but is not limited to, staff shirt, sunglasses, hat or visor, and water bottle.
4. Be familiar with programs offered at their assigned facility:
   1. Swim lessons
   2. Family Fun Days
   3. Water Aerobics
   4. Swim Team & more
5. Treat all patrons kindly and with respect, with an emphasis on providing extraordinary customer service.
6. Enforce the pool rules consistently.
7. Keep the pool(s) AND surrounding facilities clean. Cleaning includes vacuuming swimming pools, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning equipment, and more.
8. Know your schedule and arrive at work on time:
   1. Employees are expected to be available a minimum of 18 hours a week and must work at least four weekend days a month (2 Saturdays and Sundays, 4 Saturdays, 4 Sundays, or any combination thereof).
   2. Mornings, daytime, evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours are required.
9. Lifeguards must be able to swim.
10. Have a positive and productive attitude, and most of all HAVE FUN!!!